Tekni-Films Commissions Most Advanced
Pharmaceutical-Grade PVC Films Calender
in North America

Offers faster, more convenient availability of
top-quality PVC mono films

SOMERVILLE, NJ -- Tekni-Films, a Tekni-Plex Company, has commissioned the world’s newest and most advanced pharmaceutical-grade PVC films’ calender at its PurePlast/Tekni Films plant in Cambridge, ON. Installed as part of a recent seven-figure renovation of the facility, the Comerio calender makes Tekni-Films PurePlast the logical source of the highest-quality pharmaceutical-grade PVC mono film in North America.

Established in 1978, Tekni-Films’ PurePlast Division may be the longest-operating pharmaceutical films plant in North America, and has been the main supplier of laminate-grade PVC film for the in-house production of Tekni-Films’ well-respected PVC Aclar‚ and VapoShield™ laminates.

By commissioning the new calender, Tekni-Films is now in the position to provide its unique products and value-added service to a wider segment of the pharmaceutical market. With an exclusive focus on pharmaceuticals, Tekni-Films’ PurePlast Divison offers these advantages:

Water-clear, crystal-quality film (Japanese standard).

• Minimal flow lines and visual distortion.
• 28 years of experience in producing PVC films.
• Leading industry gauge control for true blisters.
• Sourcing from a pharmaceutical-dedicated plant.
• The highest adherence to cGMP and ISO standards.
• A DMF registered pharma standards CFR 21 plant.
• CDER approved film for AR interchangeability.
• Fast delivery, timely response, highly competitive pricing.
• JIT, KANBAN, Make-and-Hold programs available.
• One-day delivery from plant to East Coast sites.

Tekni-Films is a leading supplier of blister films for the pharmaceutical, OTC and nutritional markets. In addition to Mono PVC, the company’s product line includes PVdC, Novinex COC/COP films, TekniFlex PCTFE (usually referred to as either Aclar‚ or VapoShield‰), plus a wide range of other film products for specialized applications, e.g. Barex® and PETG films and laminates.

Tekni-Films is a Tekni-Plex company, and has locations in Somerville, New Jersey; Erembodegem, Belgium; Cambridge, Ontario; Buenos Aires, Argentina; and Singapore. Headquartered in Somerville, New Jersey, Tekni-Plex is a global, diversified manufacturer of packaging, products, and materials for the healthcare, consumer, and food packaging industries. The company has built a leadership position in its core markets and focuses on vertically integrated production of highly specialized products.

For more information on the capabilities of Tekni-Films, visit www.tekni-films.com or call the company at (908) 722-4800.

Aclar® is a registered trademark of Honeywell. VapoShield™ is a trademark of Tekni-Plex.

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